WiFi 2x2 MIMO combo chip targets high-end smartphones

With 650Mbps WiFi data throughput and 50% better coexistence performance with Bluetooth, consumers can download content two times faster, stream videos with less buffering and connect to multiple WiFi and Bluetooth devices concurrently. In addition, improved location accuracy down to one meter will allow new and better indoor location-based services to become viable. 

"The combination of 5G WiFi and 2x2 MIMO unlocks the full potential of today's smartphones and tablets. These technologies are becoming de facto requirements for connectivity in high-end mobile devices," said David Recker, Senior Director, Wireless Connectivity, Broadcom. "With the BCM4358 we are addressing critical multi-radio interference challenges while setting a new bar for performance that reflects Broadcom's continued commitment to be first to deliver the most powerful solutions in the market." 

"Broadcom was the first chip vendor to mass produce a 2X2 MIMO combo chip for smartphones and continues to drive adoption of 802.11ac in all consumer electronic segments," said Philip Solis, Research Director, ABI Research. "This second-generation innovation demonstrates Broadcom's continued and substantial lead in 2x2 MIMO technology."